Decision details

The Committee considered a report by the Head of Place (circulated previously) regarding the adoption of an amended Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).

The Lead Officer (Planning Policy) highlighted the following:

·       Summary of responses received to the draft Air Quality SPD as detailed in Appendix A.

·       Amended version of the SPD incorporating the proposed amendments as detailed in Appendix B.

·       The main issues raised as part of the consultation as detailed in paragraph 4.4 of the report.

·       The Air Quality SPD would also need to be formally adopted by Torridge District Council.

In response to a question, the Lead Officer (Planning Officer) advised that he was unable to confirm a date when Torridge District Council would consider the adoption of the SPD.  However, he would confirm the date following the meeting.

The Committee noted a typographical error contained on page 84, paragraph 2.5 (2) and should have stated “Development will be supported where it does not result…..”.